During 2016 several BLENNZ Napier learners have been working towards Expanded Core Curriculum goals. Two intermediate aged learners attended the ‘Interact, Getting Dramatic’ Immersion Course held in June. In addition… Read more
Educators & specialists
Low Vision Awareness Workshop
This year BLENNZ Hamilton RTVs have run a number of low vision awareness workshops in classrooms. We have had excellent feedback from these workshops, with two classroom teachers taking the… Read more
Orientation and Mobility in Action – Team Collaboration
Last year one of our teachers, Will Pike, completed his Massey DOM Community Supporters Certificate. As part of team collaboration with Mel Harvey, Will works with Nikki, a secondary school… Read more
Te Reo Māori Breakfast Club
Staff at BLENNZ Homai and BLENNZ Auckland South celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with kai, te reo Māori, manaakitanga and whanaungatanga. This year’s theme is ākina te reo…. Read more
National Assessment Service visit to Palmerston North
The BLENNZ National Assessment Service (NAS) provides support to 14 Visual Resource Centres located throughout NZ by offering assessment both at Homai Campus, as well as locally in the regions…. Read more
National Volunteer Week
It is National Volunteer Week and this is always a great opportunity for everyone at BLENNZ to say a huge thank you to our amazing volunteers around the country. The… Read more
Board of Trustees Election Results
Results following the June 2016 Board of Trustee Elections as follows: Visual Resource Centres Two parent representatives – Nathaniel Robson and Letitia Patete BLENNZ Staff Representative Jane Cox BLENNZ Homai… Read more
Developmental Orientation and Mobility Instructor Kay Daly visits BLENNZ Taranaki
BLENNZ Taranaki have been fortunate to have Kay Daly as our Specialist Developmental Orientation and Mobility Instructor. She has visited Taranaki to work with the BLENNZ Taranaki staff and learners…. Read more
BLENNZ Christchurch – iPad Only Club
BLENNZ Christchurch continues to make the most of their larger facilities by running various programmes for their learners; including music, social and preschool/parent groups. This year we have started an… Read more
New Zealand Sign Language Week
BLENNZ whānau would like to welcome you all to New Zealand Sign Language Week being kicked off with a video from two of our own super stars, Saul Taylor (BLENNZ… Read more